Read-Out Support Equipment (ROSE)

SOL #: FA857126Q0019Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA8571 MAINT CONTRACTING AFSC PZIM

ROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1672, United States

Place of Performance

Warner Robins, GA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License, Which Also Encompasses Enterprise Level Software Enabling Mission Capability And Business Operational Support. (7A21)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4def9175a8594aa19b5ee4c637418824/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 21, 2025

Last Updated

Jan 30, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jan 30, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force (AFSC PZIM) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for Read-Out Support Equipment (ROSE) software licenses and technical support. This requirement is being conducted as a Sole Source award to HC Merchandisers, Inc. to support the 802D MXSS/MXDTA Engineering Test Flight at Robins Air Force Base, GA. Quotes are due by January 30, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide software licenses and comprehensive support for ROSE systems, including:

Software Licenses: Two (2) Read-Out Support Equipment (ROSE) CD software licenses (License 17TES0321).
Technical Support: Telephone support during routine business hours (8 am – 5 pm EST) and 24/7 access to web-based support tools.
Maintenance: Software upgrades, patches, and necessary documentation.
Analysis Support: Software analysis support during routine business hours.
Compliance: Adherence to security regulations including NISPOM, DAFI 31-101, and NIST cybersecurity standards.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) via Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).
Duration: 5-year period of performance starting from the date of shipment.
Set-Aside: None (Sole Source to HC Merchandisers, Inc.).
Response Due: January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Published: January 22, 2026.

Evaluation

As a sole source procurement, the government will evaluate the quote from HC Merchandisers, Inc. based on technical adequacy and price reasonableness. Bidders must include all costs associated with the acquisition in their submission.